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SK08 GVT

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,844 mi
Last recorded85,844 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 GVT
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 85,844 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 85,844 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator and illuminates with brake light (4.5.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 85,844 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashes with indicator and illuminates with brake light (4.5.4 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,746 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 84,746 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 83,397 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 83,397 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 81,974 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 80,089 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 80,089 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 79,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm also out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material a cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2019 77,881 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,107 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 73,239 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2018 73,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 69,156 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 69,156 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 64,366 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 60,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,863 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,863 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 10,513 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 33,121 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 26,856 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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SK08 GVT is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2008 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,518 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SK08 GVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SK08 GVT is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 24 March 2008.

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